All articles by Felicity Francis – Page 6
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OnlineJapanese manufacturer heads to Deeside
Japanese snack manufacturer Calbee has signed to take its first European property at the Aberdeen Property Trust and Centurion Properties’ Deeside Industrial Park East near Chester.
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Online
Strong first half for Telford Homes
Telford Homes has seen profit before tax rise to £9.4m in the six months to 30 September 2014, up from £7.7m in the same period last year.
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OnlinePop-up retail firm raises $7.5m for expansion
Appear Here, an online marketplace for temporary retail space, has raised $7.5m from investors to fund its international expansion.
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InsightThe proptech revolutionaries
According to its proponents, proptech is set to transform the real estate sector. But what exactly is it? Felicity Francis investigates.
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InsightHarvey Soning — The Recession Man
As James Andrew International turns 40, its owner turns 70.
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NewsMcArthurGlen takes first steps into Spanish market
Designer outlet developer McArthurGlen is poised to launch a push into the Spanish market, teaming up with shopping centre specialist Sonae Sierra to open a centre in Malaga.
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MarketsMidtown emerges from the shadows
The area is catering for an increasingly diverse client base, writes Felicity Francis.
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MarketsLeisure offering key to unlocking the full potential of retail zones
Gaps left by ailing retailers are being filled by leisure brands, writes Felicity Francis.
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MarketsVacancies drop in prime locations
Increased consumer confidence and pockets of retailer expansion are creating a downward trend in vacancy rates. Colliers International’s most recent national retail barometer has registered the largest fall in voids since 2006 as vacant space is steadily being absorbed.There remains a significant gap between vacancy rates in London and the ...
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MarketsThe Gym Group is in top condition
Aborted merger attempt failed to dampen the company’s ambitions, reports Felicity Francis.
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MarketsShopping centre shortage predicted
Strutt & Parker report warns that volumes will continue to shrink, reports Felicity Francis.
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MarketsServiced apartment sector flourishes
The sector is now seen ‘as another hotel brand’, say analysts. Felicity Francis explains.
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OnlineCBRE recruits launch apprentice network
Two CBRE apprentices have created a network in order to promote knowledge sharing among those training in the property industry.
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OnlineAlchemi hotel-to-resi conversion approved
Alchemi Group has been granted planning permission for the £20m conversion of a Notting Hill hotel for residential use.
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NewsWeWork ramps up UK presence with new let
New York-based serviced office company WeWork has agreed to take 60,000 sq ft in British Land’s 199 Bishopsgate.
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ProfessionalMcNamara leads property’s Women of the Future
An outstanding retail agent has been recognised as an industry role model. Felicity Francis reports.
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OnlineDTZ acquisition completes
The acquisition of DTZ by a group led by TPG Capital has completed, marking the beginning of its trading as an independent, privately-owned global property services company.
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OnlineCrown completes retail park purchase
The Crown Estate has completed its £42m purchase of a site in Banbury for a fashion park from LXB Retail Property, which is still managing the development.
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OnlineM&G buys into Leeds’ Central Square
M G Real Estate is set to fund the £96m development of the Central Square office scheme in Leeds, the former site of the Lumiere residential project.
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NewsImage gallery: Lego architects of the future
Harry, aged three and a half, has been crowned winner of Property Week’s inaugural competition to find the nation’s most promising budding architect.
